Ball Joanne Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2015 25 March 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has established very effective partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information with them about their child's care and learning. They are encouraged to contribute information about what their children do and achieve at home. This means that children benefit from a cohesive approach that promotes consistency in their care and learning.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder knows children very well and effectively supports their learning. Therefore, children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  Children are very happy and settled and their individual needs are well met by the caring childminder. This means that children's personal, social and emotional development is successfully promoted.  The childminder provides a well-resourced and stimulating environment with a range of easily accessible resources. As a result, children show good levels of independence as

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This provision is good

they make their own choices in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to build on their growing interest in words and letters.  The childminder does not give children consistent opportunities to explore and investigate the wider world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 build on children's growing interest in words and letters, for example, by adding more opportunities for them to explore print in the home environment  provide children with more opportunities to explore and investigate the wider world, for example, by offering a wider range of natural materials for them to use.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, children's records, training records, safeguarding policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed the areas where childminding takes place, including the toys, equipment and resources children use, and observed the childminder engage in a range of indoor learning activities with the children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers provided in written comments and the childminder's own survey.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder quickly establishes children's starting points and undertakes regular observations and assessments to identify their next steps in learning. She listens carefully to children, repeats what they say and introduces new words. Children show that they recognise numerals as they play with cash registers during a shopping game. They learn about size and space as they build bridges big enough to fit the big cars underneath. As a result, children make good progress and develop key skills ready for their next stage in learning, including school. Children show a growing interest in words, sounds and letters. However, the childminder does not build fully on this interest. For example, there are few examples of print within the environment for children to refer to as they play and learn. Children have good opportunities to lead their own play and use their imagination. However, there is scope to provide more opportunities for them to explore and investigate

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who attend. This is good

the natural world, for example, through access to a wider range of everyday resources and natural objects.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming home-from-home environment for the children where they feel comfortable and secure. They share excellent relationships, which are natural and spontaneous. Children behave well. The childminder consistently praises and encourages children, which contributes to their confidence and self-esteem. She sensitively supports younger children in learning to attend to their own needs, which helps to prepare them for their next stage in learning. Children are developing healthy lifestyles. They follow effective hygiene practices and enjoy well-balanced meals and snacks. Children enjoy the benefit of plenty of fresh air and exercise as they regularly use the childminder's garden and visit local parks. Children also attend toddler groups and stay- and-play sessions, which provides opportunities for them to play and meet other children and adults. This helps to prepare them socially for school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities. She organises herself very well and has a wide range of policies and procedures. These help her to effectively support children's health, safety and well-being. The arrangements for safeguarding children are well established. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care, or if an allegation is made. Children benefit from the childminder's professional and committed approach to her childminding service. Since registering she has increased her knowledge and understanding through professional development and by adding to her qualifications. She has identified her strengths and weaknesses and created her own 'to do list'. The childminder has positive relationship with parents, other providers and professionals, and welcomes ongoing discussion. Consequently, there is continuity in children's care, learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225147 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 866214 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Birstall, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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